Convert micrometer to centiinch
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to centiinch [cin], or Convert centiinch to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Centiinch
1 µm = 0.00393700787401575 cin
Example: convert 15 µm to cin:
15 µm = 15 × 0.00393700787401575 cin = 0.0590551181102362 cin
Micrometer to Centiinch Conversion Table
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Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.
Centiinch
A centiinch is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of an inch.
History/Origin
The centiinch is not a standard unit of measurement but is a logical subdivision of the inch.
Current Use
The centiinch is rarely used.